Definition of clastic in English:

clastic

adjective ˈklastɪkˈklæstɪk

Geology

Denoting rocks composed of broken pieces of older rocks.
〔地质〕（岩石）碎屑（状）的，由碎屑构成的
a group of clastic sediments such as conglomerates
Example sentencesExamples
- In contrast, the Cambrian clastic rocks are characterized by a paucity of these zircons, suggesting a significant difference between Neoproterozoic and Cambrian drainage systems.
- The Allouez Conglomerate is composed mainly of red-colored clastic rocks with lesser amounts of sandstone and siltstone.
- Mechanical deposition, by water or wind, produces clastic rocks composed of broken fragments, generally of silicate minerals and small pieces of rock: sandstones and conglomerates.
- The upper unit consists of red continental clastic rocks of presumed Pcrmo-Triassic age, overlain by Triassic carbonate rocks.
- No volcanic or clastic sedimentary rocks were obtained from Cavalli Seamount.

Origin

Late 19th century: from French clastique, from Greek klastos 'broken in pieces'.

Definition of clastic in US English:

clastic

adjectiveˈklæstɪkˈklastik

Geology

Denoting rocks composed of broken pieces of older rocks.
〔地质〕（岩石）碎屑（状）的，由碎屑构成的
a group of clastic sediments such as conglomerates
Example sentencesExamples
- No volcanic or clastic sedimentary rocks were obtained from Cavalli Seamount.
- The upper unit consists of red continental clastic rocks of presumed Pcrmo-Triassic age, overlain by Triassic carbonate rocks.
- The Allouez Conglomerate is composed mainly of red-colored clastic rocks with lesser amounts of sandstone and siltstone.
- Mechanical deposition, by water or wind, produces clastic rocks composed of broken fragments, generally of silicate minerals and small pieces of rock: sandstones and conglomerates.
- In contrast, the Cambrian clastic rocks are characterized by a paucity of these zircons, suggesting a significant difference between Neoproterozoic and Cambrian drainage systems.

Origin

Late 19th century: from French clastique, from Greek klastos ‘broken in pieces’.

单词	clastic
释义	Definition of clastic in English: clastic adjective ˈklastɪkˈklæstɪk Geology Denoting rocks composed of broken pieces of older rocks. 〔地质〕（岩石）碎屑（状）的，由碎屑构成的 a group of clastic sediments such as conglomerates Example sentencesExamples In contrast, the Cambrian clastic rocks are characterized by a paucity of these zircons, suggesting a significant difference between Neoproterozoic and Cambrian drainage systems. The Allouez Conglomerate is composed mainly of red-colored clastic rocks with lesser amounts of sandstone and siltstone. Mechanical deposition, by water or wind, produces clastic rocks composed of broken fragments, generally of silicate minerals and small pieces of rock: sandstones and conglomerates. The upper unit consists of red continental clastic rocks of presumed Pcrmo-Triassic age, overlain by Triassic carbonate rocks. No volcanic or clastic sedimentary rocks were obtained from Cavalli Seamount. Origin Late 19th century: from French clastique, from Greek klastos 'broken in pieces'. Definition of clastic in US English: clastic adjectiveˈklæstɪkˈklastik Geology Denoting rocks composed of broken pieces of older rocks. 〔地质〕（岩石）碎屑（状）的，由碎屑构成的 a group of clastic sediments such as conglomerates Example sentencesExamples No volcanic or clastic sedimentary rocks were obtained from Cavalli Seamount. The upper unit consists of red continental clastic rocks of presumed Pcrmo-Triassic age, overlain by Triassic carbonate rocks. The Allouez Conglomerate is composed mainly of red-colored clastic rocks with lesser amounts of sandstone and siltstone. Mechanical deposition, by water or wind, produces clastic rocks composed of broken fragments, generally of silicate minerals and small pieces of rock: sandstones and conglomerates. In contrast, the Cambrian clastic rocks are characterized by a paucity of these zircons, suggesting a significant difference between Neoproterozoic and Cambrian drainage systems. Origin Late 19th century: from French clastique, from Greek klastos ‘broken in pieces’.
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